Earth Day as the Planet On A Diet Day

Imagine next to the price & calorie content on a menu, you can see the carbon footprint of your food listed too. Check out this restaurant, Otarian!

TIP #56-BEWARE: MORE CALORIES ON THE WEEKENDS

“Turning Diet Dangers into Weight Loss Wins” By Perri O. Blumberg “According to one study, people eat 37 more calories per meal on the weekends than on weekdays, which can add up to more than a few unwanted pounds. Watch for these common weight-loss landmines and swap in healthier activities instead. 1. Instead of mindlessly…

RECIPES #2-HAVE A RICE DAY!

Time to spice things up! Spices should be in their own “superfoods” category considering many of them actually help speed up the metabolism but also emphasize taste/texture/quality over the quantity of what’s on your plate. Some of those tried and true but boring dishes can have a new, even healthier life with certain featured spices….

TIP #55-HANDLING HEADACHES

“Headache and Weight Loss: What Your Body Is Telling You” By By Adrienne Farr and Perri O. Blumberg “According to a National Headache Foundation study, diet-related issues play a role in a whopping 30 percent of all migraines (and can affect less severe types of headaches too). From bouts of low blood sugar to caffeine…

TIP #54-HEALTHY KITCHEN STAPLES VS. STOMACH STAPLING

We have all heard about extreme weight loss surgeries. It’s not to say there hasn’t been any success for those who have gone under the knife, but there is also overwhelming consensus that the risks are great. And for many, the consequences last a lifetime, never being able to achieve a proper diet & obtain…

Seaweed: add it to your diet?

“Study Shows Seaweed Aids Weight Loss” By Michelle Schoffro Cook “In exciting new research, scientist Morten Georg Jensen at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that alginate, a type of fiber found in brown seaweed, can help people lose weight when consumed regularly. He studied the effects of different doses over three years and…

TIP #53-HULA-HOOPING FOR HEALTH?

“Can You Hula-Hoop Your Way To A Healthy Body?” By Beth Buczynski “If you’ve ever attended an outdoor concert or music festival, you’ve probably seen them: women and girls (and some guys) twirling to the music with large, colorful hula-hoops. Aside from playing with hula-hoops as a kid, this is the only exposure I’ve had…

TIP #52-DIET AFFECTS GENE EXPRESSION

“Diet Affects Gene Expression” By Sarah Cooke “We all know that our eating habits impact our health. From the proper functioning of internal organs to the appearance of our skin, in many ways, we truly are what we eat. But a new study suggests that diet has an even deeper impact upon our bodies. The…

TIP #51-READ UP ON GLOBAL DEPLETION

“Is Our Diet Depleting the Planet?” By Laura Shults “Everyone has heard of Global Warming, but Global Depletion is much less known. As vast as Global Warming may seem, it is only a small piece in the growing puzzle of Global Depletion, which refers to the loss of all of Earth’s renewable and non-renewable resources….

RECIPES #1-5 FOR MARCH MADNESS

March is National Nutrition Month. So it’s the perfect time to start sharing some healthy recipes we come across, especially using fruits & veggies that are fresh for March. Another way we are sharing recipes: Pinterest! Have you joined in on this popular craze right now of online pin boards? We have and you can…

Shaklee wants to support your weight loss!

Right now Shaklee is really trying to help support people losing weight with Cinch products by offering inspiration, a way to earn your own products, & even cash prizes up to $10,000! Check out these different announcements from Shaklee: 1. Cinch Transformation Stories on Roger Barnett’s Tour (He’s coming to our area in June!) “Now…